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Brown will replace Amy McPherson, who announced last week that she will be retiring from the company in early 2019.

Hotel News _ Brown takes over the leadership of Marriott in Europe Marriott International has announced that Liam Brown will take on the role of president and managing director of Europe, a division within Marriott International that encompasses the United Kingdom, Ireland and continental Europe.  He is currently president, select brands and owner and franchise services, North America, for Marriott.  “Liam is the perfect choice to lead Marriott’s next chapter of growth in Europe,” said Arne Sorenson, president, Marriott International.  “Liam has an extraordinary ability to connect with people – associates, guests, owners and franchisees.  “His relationship-focused approach to doing business drives tremendous results, earning him fans across our company and within our community of owners.  “He’s a world-class executive, who has that terrific combination of property, operations and corporate experience that will serve him well as he takes on this important role.” Over the past decade, Marriott has moved from the number ten position in total rooms distribution in Europe to number two today with over 570 hotels across 41 countries, and another 206 properties in its European pipeline.  The company has 23 of its brands represented in Europe.  A Dublin-native who has called the US home for nearly 30 years, Brown has served in his current role since 2013, overseeing all of Marriott’s franchising in North America, across all brands, as well as leading Managed by Marriott, which operates more than 425 select service hotels.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts globally revamps mid-scale brand

Hotel News _ Beyond the visual identity and logo, new prototype designs for public areas and guestrooms are also being introduced BRAND UPDATE Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled  a new direction for the Ramada Encore by Wyndham  brand globally.  At the heart of this new identity is a brand promise to be ‘Refreshingly Different’, underpinned by the brand’s core attributes of being fresh, approachable and vibrant. This new identity includes a redesigned logo, created by London-based marketing agency, Octopus Group, aimed at appealing to a new  generation of travelers. and prototype designs for guest rooms and common spaces designed by hospitality architecture firm Harrison. Ramada Encore by Wyndham has a portfolio of 54 hotels in 20 countries. Created in the late 1990s as a limited service, mid-scale hotel brand designed for business and leisure travelers looking for great value, the brand introduced concepts such as guest rooms with all-wood flooring and an open plan, multipurpose common area serving as a reception, lobby, casual dining and networking space.  “Whether it’s a business trip or a weekend break, we know that for travelers  every minute counts.  That’s why we wanted the brand identity for Ramada Encore to reflect its position as a hotel for guests on the go,” said Lisa Checchio, chief marketing officer for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

HOTELEX Guangzhou

From December 17, 10:00 until December 19, 17:00 At Poly World Trade Center www.b2b-service@ubmsinoexpo.com Phone: +86 21 64371178 / 3339 2222 https://en.jiagle.com/hotelex-guangzhou-exhibition/ Categories: Hotel, Restaurant, Food & Beverages, Meat, Poultry & Seafood HOTELEX Guangzhou 2018, 2018 Expo FineFood (Guangzhou), Natural & Nutraceutical Products China Guangzhou 2018 The first HOTELEX Guangzhou was established by Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo and Guangzhou Zhonglian Industry Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Nation International Hotel Facilities and Trading Center) in 2014, and it also got the guidance from China Tourism 

Appointment of Emadeddin Amiri as General Director of Tehran Laleh Hotel

According to Hotel News and based on a decree by Mr. Ali Jirofti, director of the Tourism Development Company of Iran, Mr. Emadeddin Amiri was appointed as the new director of the hotel "Laleh" in Tehran, and replaced the "Mehdi Barati".

Appointment of "Manouchehr Afshani" as the Head of Samen hotel in Mashhad

According to Hotel News and Based on a decree by Mr. Ali Abbas Kamari, Managing Director of the Kosar Hotels Group, Mr. Manouchehr Afshani was appointed as the head of the four-star Samen hotel in Mashhad.

Appointment of Gholam Hossein Mozaffari as CEO of Kish Free Zone Organization

According to Hotel News, Mr. Gholam Hossein Mozafari was appointed to the new director of the Kish Free Zone Organization, replacing Mohammad Ibrahim Ansari Lari. He was born in the village of "Mozaffarabad" a city in "Neyshabur" in Khorasan Razavi  province   .

Jin Jiang completes acquisition of Radisson Hotel Group

Hotel News - Jin Jiang is the fifth-largest hotel company in the world A consortium led by Shanghai’s Jin Jiang and Sino-CEE Fund a private equity fund incorporated in Luxembourg—entered into an agreement with Radisson Hospitality and HNA Sweden Hospitality Management AB to acquire 50.21% of Radisson’s shares. Carlton Rezidor was officially re-branded to Radisson Hotel Group in March 2018. The announcement came at the International Hotel Investment Forum, Berlin. It is currently the eleventh-largest hotel group in the world, with eight hotel brands and more than 1,400 hotels in operation and under development.

Ras Al Khaimah aims to get 3 million tourists annually by 2025

Hotel News - Emirate eyes new long-term tourism target as international visitors soar by 11% in first nine months of 2018. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced a growth of 11.2% in international guests in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period in 2017.  Almost 795,000 guests chose to stay in Ras Al Khaimah from January to September 2018 for a total of 2.53 million  guest nights, it said in a statement.  Double digit growth from international markets was led by Germany as the single largest source market with 64,372  visitors, up 4.1%, followed by Russia, with 57,117 visitors, up 36.5%, and the UK, with 45,496 visitors, up 10.1%. India was in fourth position with 44,734 visitors, up 16.1%, while Kazakhstan rounded out the top five source markets  with 21,966 visitors, up 26.9%.  In terms of market growth, Norway saw the largest percentage increase in visitors, up 41.5% on the first three quarters of 2017, with its Nordic neighbours Sweden and Denmark also showing increased interest in the emirate.

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W Aspen W Aspen, formerly the Sky Hotel, is a modern day mountain chalet, and will celebrate the spirit of Aspen. An oversized split level living room (which is the W brand’s alternative to the staid hotel lobby) reimagines the traditional hotel dining scene with a modern approach to dynamic cocktails and cuisine. To complete the experience of this incomparable location, the hotel will feature a 1,600 square foot outdoor patio and a 12,000 square foot rooftop bar and pool, overlooking Aspen Mountain and creating the ultimate experience for après-ski and warm-weather events.